Traveling bag for sound recording and reproducing machines



Feb. 26, 1957 J. M. KUHLIK 2,783,310

TRAVELING BAG FOR SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING MACHINES Filed June 1, 1953 IN VEN TOR. k/Ame M /W/#//( da/.5 ,v' "Na U i ed States Paten TRAVELING BAG FOR SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING MACHINES Jacob M. Kuhlik, Sea Gate, N. Y., assignor to Hattie B. Kuhlik, Sea Gate, N. Y.

Application June 1, 1953, Serial No. 358,691

Claims. (Cl. 179-100.1)

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in traveling bags or cases for carrying a portable sound recording and reproducing machine or the like, and this application is a continuation in part of my copending application Serial Number 230,890 filed June 11, 1951.

A principal object of the present invention is to provide a traveling bag that completely conceals the machine and its detachable portable microphone yet permits sound waves to penetrate to the microphone.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a bag of this kind that utilizes the openings in the latching mechanism for receiving the sound waves.

A further object of the invention is to provide a bag of this kind that utilizes the handle for mounting the microphone.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide -a bag of this kind that utilizes the'front and bottom walls to provide openings for receiving the sound waves.

It is further proposed to produce a bag for carrying a portable sound recording and reproducing machine which is simple in construction and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth. 7 In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a bag embodying one form of my invention.

Fig. 2 is a horizontal sectional view taken on the plane of the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary side elevation view of the inside of the front Wall of the bag of Fig. 1, showing the mounting of the microphone.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary front elevational view of the top portion of the front wall of the bag embodying a modified form of the invention.

Fig. 5 is a rear elevational view of the parts of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary plan View looking up toward the bottom of the bag and embodying another modified form of the invention.

Fig. 7 is a front elevational view of the handle of the bag of Fig. 1 embodying still another modification of the invention.

Fig. 8 is a view similar to Fig. 7 but showing parts of the handle being broken away.

Fig. 9 is a fragmentary front elevational view of 'the front wall of the bag embodying yet another modification of the invention.

Fig. 10 is a rear view of the parts of Fig. 9.

Fig. 11 is a fragmentary top plan view of a still further modification of the invention.

Fig. 12 is a fragmentary top plan view of yet another modification of the invention.

The bag illustrated is preferably formed of heavy leather or other suitable material and comprises a front "ire wall 10, a rear wall 11, bottom wall 12 and end walls 13, 13 all joined together by the usual method known to the industry. The front and rear walls curve inwardly slightly at the top and the upper portions of the end walls 13, 13 are gathered as indicated at 14 to permit the upper portions of the front and rear walls to fiex'in opening and closing.

The bag shown is of the full opening type. The upper free edge of the rear wall 11 is reinforced with'a bar 15 which extends at each end downwardly over the adjacent end wall 13. A similar bar 16 reinforces the upper free edge of the front wall 10 and has depending portions at its ends. Bar 16 is adapted to nest inside bar 15 and the depending ends of the bars are pivotally connected by a pin 17 thereby permitting the upper portions of the front and rear walls to separate and spread apart to fully open the bag. The bars are suitably covered with leather.

A flap 18 fastened at one end to the top central portion of the rear wall 11 carries a ing device 19 which is adapted to coact with a latching or locking device 20 for locking the bag in closed position.

A carrying handle 21 has its ends supported on cross bars 22 positioned between spaced pairs of posts 23 mounted on plates 24 secured to the bar 15. The handle may be conveniently grasped for carrying the bag about as will be understood.

The walls of the bag are spaced apart to provide a continuous interior space 25 for receiving a portable sound recording and reproducing machine 26 of ordinary construction. When the bag is closed the machine is com pletely hidden from view. The machine is provided with the usual strap handle 27 for carrying it around and has a projecting knob 28 for starting and stopping the machine.

In accordance with the present invention, the openings 29 in the latching or locking device 20 are used to receive the sound waves or permit the sound waves to reach the inside of the bag. In order to pick up these sound waves, a microphone 30 is mounted on the inner surface of the front wall 10 behind the openings 29'and is supported thereat by spaced clips 31, as shown in Fig. 3. The microphone is connected to one end of a flexible conductor 32 which extends laterally to one end of the bag where a plug 33 on its ends connects the microphone to the machine 26.

In the modification of the invention shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the front wall 10 of the bag is provided with a plurality of pin holes 34 above the latching or locking device 29 and mounted on the inner surface of said front wall behind the holes 34 is a microphone 35 supported thereon by a strap 36 secured at its ends to said wall. The sound waves passing through the holes 34 are picked up by the microphone 35.

The modification of Fig. 6 shows the pin holes 37 in the bottom wall 12 of the bag. In this form of the invention the microphone 38 shown in dotted lines is placed loosely on the bottom wall over the holes 37.

The present invention also contemplates mounting a microphone 39 in the handle 21 of the bag and for this purpose the handle is hollowed out as indicated at 40 in the modified form of invention shown in Figs. 7 and 8. Conductors 41 leading from the microphone to the in terior of the bag for connection to the machine 26 therein. The handle is formed with pin holes 42 aligned with the microphone inside.

In the modified form of the invention shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the pin holes 43 for receiving the sound waves are formed in the front wall 10 of the bag and preferably at its center. A microphone 44 is mounted on the rear surface of the wall behind the holes 43 and is supported by spaced clips 45.

In all other respects, the modifications of the invention shown in Figs. 4 to 10, inclusive, are similar to the form of invention shown in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, and similar reference numerals are used to indicate similar arts.

p In the modification shown in Fig. 11, the microphone 45 is supported on the strap handle 27 of the machine 26' by a clip 46. In all other respects, the form of invention shown in Fig. 11 is similar to the form shown in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, with the sound coming through the openings in the latching or locking device 26 as shown in Fig. 1, and similar reference numerals are used to indicate similar parts.

The modification of the invention shown in Fig. 12 shows the microphone 47 strapped on an insulating block 48' fastened to the end wall of the machine 26". In this form of the invention, the sound comes through openings 49 in the side wall 13" of the bag. In all other respects, this form is the same as the form shown in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, and similar parts are indicated by the same numerals.

It will be seen that I have provided a traveling bag that completely conceals the machine and parts from view, yet is practical and efiicient and is neat and futuristic in appearance.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A sound recording and reproducing machine outfit comprising a bag having front, rear, bottom and end walls and being open at the top, means for latching the opening at the top of the bag including a latching device on the front wall adjacent the top of the bag and having openings for receiving a cooperating latching member, a sound recording and reproducing machine supported on the bottom wall inside the bag, a microphone supported on the inner surface of the front wall behind the openings in said latching device, and means for operatively connecting said microphone to the machine.

2. A sound recording and reproducing machine outfit comprising a bag having front, rear, bottom and end 45 walls and being open at the top, means for latching the opening at the top of the bag including a flap on the top of the rear wall, a lug on said flap, a latching device on the front wall adjacent said flap, said latching device having openings for receiving the lug on the flap for latching the flap, a sound recording and reproducing rnachine supported on the bottom wall inside the bag, a microphone supported on the inner surface of the front wall behind the openings in said latching device, and means for operatively connecting said microphone to the machine.

3. A sound recording and reproducing machine outfit comprising a bag having front, rear, bottom and end walls and being open at the top, a handle on the top of the bag, means for closing the opening at the top, a sound recording and reproducing machine supported on the bottom wall inside the bag, a microphone supported in said handle, said handle having openings leading to said microphone, and means for operatively connecting said microphone to the machine.

4. A sound recording and reproducing machine outfit comprising a bag having front, rear, bottom and end walls and being open at the top, a handle on the top of the bag, said handle having a hollow portion, means for closing the opening at the, top, a sound recording and reproducing machine supported on the bottom Wall inside the bag, a microphone supported in the hollow portion of said handle, said handle having openings leading to said hollow portion therein, and conductors leading from said microphone to the machine inside the bag.

5. A sound recording and reproducing machine outfit comprising a bag having front, rear, bottom and end walls and being open at the top, means for closing the opening at the top of the bag including a latching device on the front wall adjacent the top of the bag and having openings communicating with the interior of the bag and being adapted to receive a cooperating latching member, a sound recording and reproducing machine supported on the bottom wall inside the bag, a strap handle fastened to said machine, a microphone fastened to said strap handle behind and in alignment with the openings in the latching device, and means for operatively connecting said microphone to the machine.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,640,885 Kuhlik June 2, 1953 

